France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jonathan 2473 913
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
160 2473 913 A POLYGRAMSide A runout
160 2473 913 B POLYGRAMSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
The Queen Samantha
by Queen Samantha · 1979
16 pressings13 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
The Queen Samantha was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Queen Samantha
3 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Italy
December 1979- Label and catalog number
- OUT OUT-ST 25027
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1979- Label and catalog number
- Carnaby TXS 3164
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Jonathan 2473 913First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Polydor 2421 142LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3164First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | OUT OUT-ST 25027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Celsius CLS-61004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Celsius CLS 61004LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | Greece | Polydor 2421 142LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS-4489LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Killroy 21017LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Peru | RCA Victor XPPL1-819LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Portugal | Atoll Music RISLP 14049LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3164LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Venezuela | RCA Victor LPVS-1918LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Korea | Atoll Music EDI-60487 / Han Kook Record Co. HAL-7001LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Scandinavia | Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 014LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Sweden | Sound Of Scandinavia SOS-LP-3362LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Mama Rue (C'est Moi)5:30
- A2Close Your Eyes5:15
- A3Summer Dream5:50
- B1Funky Celebration4:40
- B2I Just Wanna Live4:07
- B3Flyin' Freak3:35
- B4Get Back (Boogie Dance)3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Queen Samantha are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Queen Samantha are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1979 and 1982.
When was The Queen Samantha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Italy, Spain. One of them is Jonathan 2473 913.
How do I tell if my copy of The Queen Samantha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2473 913, OUT-ST 25027, TXS 3164) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 160 2473 913 A POLYGRAM and 160 2473 913 B POLYGRAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Queen Samantha on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
